PICTURE: Tipperary hurler follows in grandfather's footsteps by winning Rice Cup
By Seán Ryan
Published 23rd May 2026, 12:00 GMT
Frank Mockler emulated his grandfather Frank by winning the 2026 Rice Cup, which his grandfather also won in 1955
Young Frank Mockler in First Year won a Rice Cup medal recently.
His grandfather Frank won a Rice Cup medal in 1955 and brought it to the game.
His father Franz missed out on a Rice Cup medal losing the final to Callan CBS in 1993.
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At this period the school had very little success as over-age players were allowed to play in the competition depending on the numbers in the school.